What is a deductible?

The amount you pay out of pocket on a covered claim before insurance pays the rest. Higher deductibles mean lower premiums.

Does my own insurance cover me when I stay in an Airbnb or VRBO?

The host's short-term rental policy protects the host, not you. As an Airbnb or VRBO guest, your own homeowners or renters insurance usually covers your belongings and personal liability away from home, within policy limits, while travel insurance covers trip-specific risks neither the host nor your home policy will.

Does homeowners insurance cover flood damage?

No. Standard homeowners policies exclude all flood damage regardless of cause.

What does uninsured motorist coverage do?

If you are hit by a driver with no insurance or not enough insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays your medical bills.

When do we use Selective for flood coverage versus NFIP?

Selective private flood wins for Zone X and moderate AE properties where it beats NFIP on price and offers higher limits with ALE coverage.

Does Alabama require businesses to carry commercial crime insurance?

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No. Alabama has no statute mandating commercial crime coverage — it’s underwritten as a generic national commercial product, typically added as an endorsement to a business owners policy or commercial property policy, the same in Alabama as anywhere else. Businesses handling cash, wire transfers, or employees in fiduciary roles add it voluntarily to fill the gap standard property coverage leaves for employee theft and fraud.